Root Vegetables Steamed with Sake

• 1 small daikon radish, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced into ¾-inch length
• 1 small Lotus root, sliced
• 1 small potato, sliced
• 1 small Japanese sweet potato, sliced
• 1 medium turnip, sliced
• 1 burdock root, sliced
• 1 small Yuca root, sliced
• Sake
• Salt

1. Place all ingredients in pot. Sprinkle salt.
2. Pour sake over the mixture until it covers bottom half of the mixture.
3. Place lid and steam, about 15-20 minutes or until tender.
4. Serve immediately.
5. Makes 8 servings.

I buy Lotus roots, Japanese sweet potatoes, and Yuca roots from Asian vendors at the River Market Farmers’ Market. Serve with rice, Ginger Sesame Potatoes, and Spinach, Tofu, and Egg Soup.